Click the pic to check out some amazing artwork from our contributors!

The purpose of the book is to show support for female creators in
comics and media. There will be
multiple short stories, "how
to"s & interviews with professionals, and features showcasing iconic female comic creators
that have passed, such as Nell Brinkley and Tarpe Mills. A Kids & Teens section will also be included, showcasing their work, and offering tips & tricks to help them prepare themselves for their future careers in comics. Overall, this is pretty much a huge book showcasing what women in comics have accomplished, and what we are capable of :) We are also hoping that by
doing this book, it will encourage a new generation of women to pick up
the pencil and create!

Part of what's special about Womanthology is its equal opportunity aspects. Big- name professionals like Gail Simone are paired up with new and upcoming talent to promote opportunity and chances for those newcomers to learn, and give them a stage to show what they can do. For instance, Gail will be paired up with extraordinary new artist Jean Kang! Or for, another example, legendary artist Camilla d'Errico will be paired up with up and coming writer Raven Moore! Check out the Womanthology site for more exciting team ups!

How do we plan to do this?

The book is currently in production. There is a tentative release date for Womanthology of December 7th, 2011, which may change. We will keep everyone updated as things develop. Please check the FAQS for notes on rewards and when they will be sent! :) Please watch for unlocked rewards that will include a special password to a place where you can preview the works from the many talents of Womanthology!

What is the money for?

The current Kickstarter goal amount would help us print a small run (1500) of books. This will be a 300 page, 9x12, hardcover, full-color book. All money earned goes directly to printing costs and other fees such as postage/production of rewards.

Our current goal is $25,000. If we, by some miracle, make OVER that goal we have some very special plans! Please see the FAQS below for more information!

Why should I pledge for this project?

Womanthology is the first of its kind. Never before have women in comics & media come together in such a huge way to create something like this. Never before has there been a publisher willing to give so many people a chance. By pledging, you are helping to create a piece of history itself, and being there to support a massive, positive movement of people into the right direction.

Thank you so much if you even considered helping! It's very much appreciated by all of us!

... You mentioned special unlocked rewards?

Well fine sir/miss, I sure did! The closer we get to our goal, and
the more special rewards taken up, the more I can offer! There are more
special rewards planned; please check back often so you don't miss out
on some really special opportunities that I have planned ;) !

- The animated sequences in the video were part of an animated music video for "Into the Woods" by singer Cilla Jane, with animation by the incredible Adam Phillips.
Into the Woods is about a girl's journey through childhood and her
experiences to becoming a woman, and triumphing in the end. I thought it
was just a perfect fit for the mood and theme of
Womanthology! They were kind enough to let us borrow some clips to help
us with our project. So thank you Adam and Cilla! :) Please go HERE to find out how you can get the song!

- Contents and contributors of the book are subject to change as production continues

- Make sure to check out the FAQ on rewards for important additional information!

Thanks to everyone for all of your support! Feel free to message me with any questions or concerns! ;D womanthology@gmail.com

FAQ

IMPORTANT! NO UPPING OF PLEDGE AMOUNTS TO GET THIS! MUST BE SINGULAR PLEDGE! :)

This reward is to have a wonderful Marvel artist fully illustrate your script! This is for a 22 page comic ( and cover), that will also be colored & lettered, with a good chance at publishing (depending on the story! So make it awesome ;D ). Artist requests nothing "R" rated, no violence towards children, no sexual stuff, no "furry" stories. Writer has complete ownership of rights. Writer must be civil and not too controlling over artwork (no billions of revisions, etc). Artist estimates completion of pencils/inks 6 weeks or so after receiving the script. Then coloring afterwards. More details on publishing chances will be given later on! Artist wanted to give this once in a lifetime chance to a creator, as someone gave him a chance early on in his career. It's priced at $1,500 as it's an iconic price. TMNT got started on a $1,500 loan, and the Xeric Foundation gives $1,500 grants. This is all about opportunity and giving chances. So don't let this pass you by!

The current Kickstarter goal amount would help us print a small run (1500) of books. This will be 300 page, 9x12, hardcover, full-color book. All money earned goes directly to printing costs and other fees such as postage of the book to all of you fine people! :)

Our current goal is 25,000. If we, by some miracle, make OVER that goal, here is what we will do:

- Up to 50,000 will mean MORE books printed. See our site at http://womanthology.blogspot.com for more information on this! We may even be able to afford a special Womanthology table at a big upcoming con!

- 50,000 - 70,000 I will put toward funding the printing of ANOTHER book that will bring more opportunity to creators that just need that chance! Not just women this time! :)

- Over 70,000 .... if there was a miracle in the universe that would allow us to earn more, my ultimate goal would be an expanded version of what this book is about. To create an organization that supports new creators and their creator-owned comics, helps fund them to complete their works, and get them out to major publishers for their chance to shine. The comics industry NEEDS this right now! This would really be a great way to support comics, and help move the industry and all the fantastic creators in it, to a brighter, more awesome future!

At the moment, our contributor lists are completely full and we're not looking for artists or writers for this volume.

However, we're maintaining a backup list of creators interested in contributing to any future volumes we make if this volume is successful. If you'd like to be added to that list, please email http://mailto:womanthology@gmail.com, telling us:
* Your name
* Whether you're an artist or a writer
* Whether you're aged over 17 (younger contributors are welcome too; we just need to make sure we handle the paperwork and legalities correctly for minors).
* A link to your website, if you have one.

Each reward has a different time for when you can expect to see them. Some also merit special consideration;

1. Copies of the Womanthology Book; We have a tentative release date of December 7th, 2011, which may change. We will try very hard to have everyone's shipped and in your hands by Christmas! Please note for SPECIAL copies of the book, (i.e. the signed or sketched in copies) those need extra time to complete. Please allow at *least* an extra month for those, but we will try very hard to get them out to you asap.

2. The SKETCHBOOK has a tentative release of October 2011, maybe sooner!

3. SPECIAL CAMEOS; all aspects of the cameo are subject to the artist/writer choices ( pertaining to size of cameo, how you're drawn) Also please keep in mind it takes months for a full production of a comic book from completion of art, to release date. We will keep in touch with you about when you may expect to see it! These are great opportunities to be immortalized by amazing comics creators!

3. Of special note ALL CAMEOS will require a release of likeness form to be signed by you, to avoid any technical problems, and so the artist/writer can be as creative as they want with you!

4. If we are shipping you a reward and you live outside the United States, we *humbly request* you add another $5 to your pledge. This will really really help us and we will be very grateful!!

7. SKETCH COPIES OF BOOKS - Please note that it will take extra time for the completion of a sketch copy! We will keep in touch with updates for you, but please keep into consideration the artist has regular work to take care of as well. Also what is drawn is subject to the artists choice, though you can make requests and I will pass it on, though there is no guarantee! :) Thank you!

Womanthology will be available for sale in stores in early 2012. We're working also on setting up pre-orders for anyone who wants to guarantee themselves a copy: if you'd like details of this, please send your name to womanthology@gmail.com and we'll contact you as soon as we have a pre-order system in place.

Q. Do higher-priced rewards automatically include all the items listed at lower-priced reward levels? For example, if I pledge for the $100 script review reward, will I also automatically get a copy of the book?

A. No - each reward includes only what's listed explicitly in the reward description in the column on the right. You can pledge for multiple rewards by choosing the highest-priced one, increasing your pledge value to cover the total amount of all the rewards you want, and messaging us to specify what you want the reward to cover. For example, if you want the $100 script review reward and a copy of the book, you need to pledge $150.

We know other Kickstarters use "cumulative" prizing, but weren't familiar with this when we created our own page - each of our rewards is free-standing.

Rewards

Pledge $1 or more

Earn the unlimited gratitude of over 140 female comics creators. What more could you want? OKAY okay we'll put you on the thank you page of the website too! (sheesh, bullies! ;) )

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Pledge $5 or more

109 backers

Your name in the Thank You section of the Womanthology book & website in simple, black, classy text. :)

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157 backers

Your name in the Thank You section of the Womanthology book in BIG BOLD COLORFUL text! You will be noticed! You can also request color of choice! Also will get your name in the thank you section of the website!

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Pledge $15 or more

359 backers
Limited (41 left of 400)

Limited, 100 page Black & White Sketchbook of Womanthology art, sketches and ideas, and extra unseen work & interviews separate from the book! These will be hand numbered. Please check the womanthology.blogspot.com for more info on these!

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Pledge $30 or more

49 backers
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Random hand drawn and signed page from the Womanthology Book! Which artist you get will vary between over 70 artists.

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3 backers
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SPECIAL UNLOCKED REWARD! - For the Kids! :D Get a neat starter pack for that budding comic artist from BLUELINE PRO! Includes Pack of Pro Art Comic Boards, Pencils, Erasers, Micron Ink Pens, and How To-Books! :D

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Pledge $50 or more

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A copy of the Womanthology Book! This series will likely be limited in number, so get your copy pre ordered here! This reward will be hand numbered as one of the first 400 copies.

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Pledge $50 or more

378 backers
Limited (122 left of 500)

Copy of the Womanthology book! This will be hand numbered starting from #400 and up! See REWARD FAQS for more information!

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Pledge $50 or more

2 backers
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SPECIAL UNLOCKED REWARD - Get a piece of your child's pin up art (art MUST be from 17 and under artist!) professionally inked by JONATHAN GLAPION (Batman!) and then professionally colored by ELIZABETH BREITWEISTER (Marvel) ! And if they need letters and a logo, Ray Dillon ( IDW, Image) would supply that as well! :)

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Get yourself a cameo in the Womanthology book! One of our artists will draw you into at least one panel of their story! Artist picked at random! See FAQS for special information on this Reward!

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433 backers
Limited (17 left of 450)

Copy of the Womanthology book (hand numbered as one of #400 and up) as well as a copy of the Sketchbook as described in the $15 reward!

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Pledge $100 or more

30 backers
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LIMITED SKETCH COPY - One Womanthology Book, hand numbered as one of the first 100 copies. This will also be signed by Artist and Project Manager Renae De Liz, as well as a black and white drawing in the book itself! See additional info on this reward in the FAQS section!

Pledge $100 or more

SPECIAL LIMITED REWARD - Get your writing sample personally reviewed by ROBIN FURTH, research assistant to Stephen King and plotter of "The Dark Tower" series by Marvel! :D

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Pledge $111 or more

1 backer
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SPECIAL UNLOCKED REWARD - A copy of the Dark Horse Graphic Novel "Evelyn Evelyn" signed and personalized by Amanda Palmer, Jason Webley, Neil Gaiman, and Cynthia Von Buhler! :D Also coming with this: An original pencil drawing by Cynthia von Buhler (USED IN THE BOOK), and an Amanda Palmer/ Evelyn Evelyn Gift Pack!! WOW! :D

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10 backers
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Writer's Circuit Edition Book - Get a copy of Womanthology signed by professional writers GAIL SIMONE, DEVIN GRAYSON, and ANNIE NOCENTI! Will also be hand numbered as one of the first 100 copies. See additional info on this reward in the FAQS section!

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10 backers
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Artist's Circuit Edition - Get a copy of Womanthology signed by professional artists FIONA STAPLES, STEPHANIE BUSCEMA, and MING DOYLE! Will also be hand numbered as one of the first 100 copies. See additional info on this reward in the FAQS section!

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Pledge $150 or more

5 backers
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LIMITED UNLOCKED REWARD! - Artist CAT STAGGS will put a color head sketch into a copy of Womanthology! (book as described as in the $50, over #400 reward). AMAZING opportunity! See REWARD FAQS for more details!

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LIMITED UNLOCKED REWARD - *Amazing* comic artist Camilla d'Errico will put a sketch into a copy of the Womanthology book as stated in the $50 reward (#400 and over). See REWARD FAQS for for info!

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Pledge $150 or more

10 backers
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LIMITED UNLOCKED REWARD! - Get a copy of the Womanthology book (numbered as one of #400 and over) with a color head sketch by contributing artist SARAH WILKINSON on the inside of the book! She's awesome! Get one while you can! :D

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Pledge $150 or more

SPECIAL UNLOCKED REWARD - MITCH BREITWEISTER will draw a full body figure on the first page of a new conventions sketchbook from Blue Line Pro! :D

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SPECIAL UNLOCKED REWARD! - Get a one of a kind, custom made Steampunk Air Commander figure (1/6 scale) by world reknowned FRED JESKA! Also receive a copy of the Womanthology book (numbered as #400 or over)!

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Pledge $175 or more

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THINK GEEK has generously donated a STAR WARDS TAUNTAUN SLEEPING BAG! Pledge for this reward to obtain a way to finally sleep in the belly of the beast just like Luke Skywalker! You'll ALSO receive a copy of the Womanthology book (as stated in the $50 pledge) AND you'll get your name in BOLD in the Thank You section of the book &website, AND you'll receive eternal gratitude from over 140 women in comics! You can't lose!

Buying of this reward may result in UNLOCKING further THINKGEEK rewards like these!

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Pledge $180 or more

1 backer
Limited (2 left of 3)

SPECIAL UNLOCKED REWARD! - Get a set of ALL 52 DC Relaunch #1 Issues! :D Courtesy of "Cargo Hold" Ebay Store!! :D

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Pledge $200 or more

5 backers
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Full Circuit Edition - Get a copy of Womanthology signed by all 6 of the ladies stated above, as well as signature and head sketch in the book from RENAE DE LIZ. Will be hand numbered as one of the first 50 copies. See additional info on this reward in the FAQS section!

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SPECIAL REWARD! Get yourself or that special loved one drawn by Marvel/DC artist CARY NORD as a cameo into a yet unannounced DC/Vertigo book! See additional info on this reward in the FAQS section!

Buying of this reward may result in UNLOCKING further rewards like these!

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SPECIAL REWARD! Get yourself or that special loved one drawn by artist TONE RODRIGUEZ into either a Simpsons or Radioactiveman comic book! See additional info on this reward in the FAQS section!

Buying of this reward may result in UNLOCKING further rewards like these!

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SPECIAL LIMITED REWARD - Legendary creator JIM LEE will review your artist portfolio *in person* at the 2011 New York Comic Con! You MUST be able to attend the convention this year to claim this reward!

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SPECIAL UNLOCKED REWARD! - KEVIN SMITH & JEN SCWALBACH will call your house (or the house of unsuspecting friend maybe ;D? ) during their Podcast Plus One Per Diem! ;D Say hi to Kevin & Jen, chat a little, and you may also be a part of a fun Trivia game where prizes can be won! Calls will be during the week of August 8 - 12th (will determine who gets which day after pledges are made, also dates may chance, but will notify) Podcasts are live and from 8am - 10am Pacific Time. Calls will most likely be between 8:30 am and 9:00 am. You MUST be available when they call! We cannot guarantee refunds or retries so be there when Kevin & Jen call you! ;D

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SPECIAL UNLOCKED REWARD - A huge ThinkGeek Mega Pack! This best seller pack includes; Electronic Rock Guitar Shirt , BuckyBalls magnetic Building Spheres, the Bag of Holding, X-mini Capsule Speaker & the Star Trek Enterprise Pizza Cutter! And of COURSE a copy of the Womanthology book as described in the $50 reward, as well as your name in color in the book itself! ;) See REWARD FAQS for links to items!

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SPECIAL THINKGEEK UNLOCKED REWARD! - Receive your choice of not one but TWO Force FX Star Wars Lightsabers! Battle with a friend to the death over your copy of Womanthology! Which you will receive ( as described in the $50 reward), as well as a thank you in the book! Check FAQS for lightsaber choices!

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SPECIAL REWARD - Be written into a project by STEVE NILES! He will personally write you be KILLED in the story! Project to be announced! See additional info on this reward in the FAQS section!

Buying of this reward may result in UNLOCKING further rewards like these!

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SPECIAL UNLOCKED REWARD - The GREG PAK Pack! ;D He will SIGN tons of books he has worked on and mail them to you! Includes Planet Hulk [HC], X-Men; Phoenix End Song [HC], Magneto: Testament [HC], Vision Machine [TPB[, Incredible Hercules: Love & War [TPB], Secret Identities; The Asian American Superhero Anthology [TPB], and Robot Stories & More Screen plays [PB] ! Also includes his favorite books on writing (un-signed) includes Eudora Welty on Writing, and Lajos Egri: The Art of Dramatic Writing! GREAT pack for the writer!

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Pledge $400 or more

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MEGA PACK! Get a huge package with the following; one of the first 20 hand numbered copies of Womanthology, signed and sketched in by RENAE DE LIZ as well as signed by GAIL SIMONE, DEVIN GRAYSON, ANNIE NOCENTI, FIONA STAPLES, STEPHANIE BUSCEMA, and MING DOYLE; Cameo in the Womanthology book; Your name in the special thank you section of the book in large GOLDEN colored letters; 1 of 5 penciled pages by Renae De Liz from her story in Womanthology!; the Womanthology sketchbook with a sketch in it from artist Jessica Hickman; And of course super duper eternal gratitude! See additional info on this reward in the FAQS section!

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LIMITED UNLOCKED REWARD! - Get an official hand drawn DEADPOOL page by ROB LIEFELD!! Fantastic! :D And you will also receive a copy of Womanthology as stated in the $50 reward (hand numbered #400 and up)

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LIMITED UNLOCKED REWARD - Get the ultimate set of keys from IDW & Skelton Crew Studio from LOCKE & KEY! Including Legacy Editions of the Shadow, Ghost, Hercules & Head Keys as well as the Limited Edition versions of Echo key and the not yet seen 2011 SDCC Exclusive Key! These will all be signed on the tag by creator Joe Hill, artist Gabriel Rodriguez, and key sculptor Israel Skelton! The Legacy Hercules key will also be signed by colorist Jason Fotos! Um, can you say WOW?! :D

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LIMITED UNLOCKED REWARD - The *amazing* J Scott Campbell will do a Copic Marker head and torso shot of a character of YOUR choice! You will also get a copy of the Womanthology book as described in the $50 reward (numbered #400 and up)!

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Pledge $1,000 or more

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Have a page all to yourself in the book. It can be pretty much whatever you want!... within reason of course! Email me at womanthology@gmail.com if you gave questions regarding this reward!

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SPECIAL UNLOCKED REWARD! Neil Gaiman will send you a postcard with a hand drawn sketch from him on it! His words " I'll draw a postcard & send it to the winner. It'll be an original doodle, Sandman or something else." This is a one of a kind opportunity and thank you Neil for being wonderful!

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UBER SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY UNLOCKED REWARD! - Marvel Artist BRIAN DENHAM (artist for X-Files, Angel, Starcraft, Iron Man, Avengers, Nova, Superman, Wonder Woman) will draw your 22 page script (plus cover!) which will also be colored & lettered! Also chance at publication if your script is awesome enough! ;D Brian also wants the writer to keep all rights! ;) PLEASE read the special FAQ for this reward before pledging to make sure your story fits guidelines. No "upping" of existing pledges, and my biggest request; If you are someone who could normally afford to hire a big artist to produce a book, please leave this opportunity for someone who could really use this Chance. Brian really wants this to go to someone who could really use a huge boost to their career. Thank you! And huge congratulations to whoever gets this! :)